How 'bout them Cowboys!

"I want my $50 from the bank, in 1's with the bank tape still on it, in a bank envelope AND in a bank bag!!"

These were the words I uttered to the losing party, Eric Igwe, last week after my Cowboys shut out the Eagles! I have no idea why I asked for it to be in this form but when you win you can make the rules; the fact that he came through makes the victory that much sweeter! Got another $50 on this Saturday's game in which, if victorious, I will repeat the request. As for now, I'll be watching the game on Saturday with the stack of ones on my lap...kinda like a good luck charm!

They were out of bank bags so I had to settle for just an envelope

I got my drank and my 2-step!!

Tonight is the night of our company Holiday Party, which is kinda like a big deal.  It's been 4 months since we started planning this thing and it's finally here.  The process has definitely been a stressful one but the final product should will be flawless.  Now, I just completed my first year here but somehow I ended up being "elected" chairman of the planning commitee [brushes the last bit of dirt off] so I had to make sure to set it off right!  We have over $3000 worth of prizes including 2 HDTV's [one of which I'm trying to go home with!] plus a dope DJ [No Rapid Ric], casino games, drinks and free food!  I'm getting ready to head over the hotel now to make sure eveything is a go.  Since I'm Mc'ing I probably won't be snapping many, if any, pics but I'll try to sneak in a few just for the blog.

Peace.

Decisions, decisions

So I'm at a crossroads right now. JoJo just got a job in Waco as a coach which means she will be moving back to Waco. I on the other hand have a good job here in Austin and I'm about a year away from finishing school. Logically I'm thinking if I leave my job I'd be taking a major risk especially in this current economic climate. If I stay then we'd end up paying two sets of bills and will have to live apart for a year or two. The distance isn't a problem, we'll make it through that. The biggest thing that I'm currently struggling with are the economics of our decision. Every time I come to what I think is the best solution to the problem, the other side of the argument comes back with new perspective.  As of right now,  I think I'll just stay in Austin and reevaluate the situation in December.  

Work until 5 on a Friday?

No big plans for this weekend. I definitely need to study and then probably do a whoooooole lot of nothing. Right now though I'm about to hit Baby A's with the wifey for some purples! Start the weekend off RIGHT!

Oh what a [half] day!

Today has definitely been one of the best days I've had in a long time!
Got paid a day early, getting off at 3, off tomorrow, started investing 6% into my retirement fund today AND I got a 3 Day weekend [I said that already!] and the day isn't even over yet!

Hump Day Hump Day!

Man, I've been busting my ass at work this week and it's only Wednesday!  The weekend is almost here but it doesn't look like I'll be getting much "rest" due to an already packed schedule.  I'm looking forward to the fun but I kinda wish I could just lounge around instead.  Continued my workout regimen today and added some running.  I'm excited about getting back to running even the though process will be grueling.  Gotta do work though...Building myself to be a General, mentally, financially and physical! 

Peace!

Damn!

Its Wednesday...

Damn yo Wednesdays suck!  Time just seems to sit still on Wednesday and I always happen to have problems with my computer. Nonetheless I got a lot done.  The cookies I made were gone after about a hour of me arriving. Lol everyone was shocked that they were so good.  I'm a beast in the kitchen, Renaissance man baby! haha. After work I hit the gym for an hour before heading to Philosophy class.  Looking forward to tomorrow..one day closer to Friday!

BEAAAAST!!

"Yea..I'm killing these dudes, man"

The week is over for me SON!! Bring on the weekend!

Tomorrow all I have to do is go breakfast in the morning with a banker that partners with Goodwill. He wants to go over some things and what not, y'know corporate stuff. FREE FOOD?! I'm in! Then after that I have to do is MC the plant meeting and I'm done!!


Ahhhh the weekend...

Work Fun

So for the last 3 days at work we've been doing this secret Valentine game. Nothing to extravagant though we had limits. I of course put minimal effort into it by MY secret Valentine went all out!! Check it...

Beginning of the hearts...

more hearts...
even more hearts...


AND even MORE hearts...I told you they went ALLLLL out

what?
Hmm...

Got to the freezer and found...3 pizzas!!

HAHAHA this is the funniest thing ever!

Blood pressure rising..

This week has been straight up HELL!!

There's not enough hours in the day for me to get anything done and every time I feel like I've accomplished something at work I get twice as much added.

I'm about to have start wildin' out FOR REAL!

I need a break or something...

Need more hours...

...in the day!!

Updates are in the works but between work and school [and being a good husband] there just isn't enough time...

..Trying to get back on track though!

Opportunity

Before I headed to work I stopped by the barbershop to get cleaned up for the weekend. While I was waiting for Mike [my barber] to show up I met this dude JC. He asked me if I could spare a few dollars because he was hungry. He proceeds to tell me that he had just gotten out of prison and that he's been putting applications in all over Austin but no one will give him an opportunity. I told him I didn't have any cash on me [honest truth I only had enough for my haircut] but that I could help him get a job. I told him that I work for Goodwill and let him know that we specialize in helping people with barriers to employment [i.e. criminal background] find jobs. I told him we should be able to help him.

MAAAAAAAAAN, the expression and excitement on his face after I told him that was unlike anything I had ever seen before! "Yea! That way I can support myself and not have to ask people for money! Man, I really appreciate you!" I said no problem glad I could help and we went our seperate ways.

Afterward I was overcome with the joy of knowing I have a job that has meaning and can truly change peoples lives.

Hall of Honor

Last night at work we had the annual Hall of Honor event. It spotlights those that Goodwill has helped and are now doing exceptionally well for themselves. I volunteered my services behind the bar for the evening. It was real cool. Some really extraordinary people were honored. One person in particular had been homeless not to long ago and is now a top supervisor in Goodwill's Contract Services division. It really put my life in perspective to see people that literally had nothing come up and are thriving. It really made me proud to be apart of a company that truly helps others.

Enjoy...

Budweiser donated tons of beer...


...and the food was on point!









The homie James!

Wine was flowing like water!

MLK Day

I could not have asked for my week to start any better!! My boss sent out a email at 12 that said: "...In observance of the historic moment that is upon us, I decided to close at 3 today."
Needless to say he had a bunch of happy employees.

Where I work...
...What I do!

back to work

So I had to head back to work today. Fridays are relatively easy though, mostly paperwork and getting things ready for the following week. Its been empty here the past couple weeks. Most people took off after Christmas and wont be back until Monday. Plans for the weekend...I think the wifey and I are going to hit up a basketball game at here alma mater [Southwestern University] and then just chill for the rest of the day. My moms is suppose to come down with my older brother and his fam to this weekend so HOPEFULLY we'll be doing the FAMILY thing all weekend...

P.S. Thank God for the person who came up with the dollar menu at Mickey D's!! Lunch for $3.25?! I'm all for it!

P.S.S. Pics from the holidays and New Years coming soon!!